Lofofora

Lofofora
Lofofora in 2021
Lofofora in 2021
Background information
OriginParis, France
Genres
Years active1989 (1989)-present
LabelsVirgin (1994–1999), BMG (2001), M10 (2003), Sriracha Records (2004), At(h)ome (since 2005), Sriracha Sauce (1993–2006)
MembersReuno Wangermez
Phil Curty
Daniel Descieux
Vincent Hernault
Websitewww.lofofora.com

Lofofora is a French metal band from Paris.[3] The band's name is taken from the peyote cactus' scientific name, Lophophora williamsii.[4]

History

Originating from the French alternative scene, Lofofora was formed in 1989 in Paris.[4] The band has been considered one of the pioneering acts of the "crossover" (or "fusion") genre in France.[5] Rooted in the punk subculture, their sound blends rap metal, hardcore punk, and heavy metal.[6][4]

Lofofora's "target" is intolerance; Wangermez said, "Only sheep need a shepherd".[4] They write songs of protest and denounce some of the failings of the French society.[7] For example, the problems in the underdeveloped outskirts, the "hypocrisy of the politics of the French extreme right leagues", racism, liberalism, individualism, "stupidity" and the "colonization of minds by the media".[7] Wangermez's lyrics, which he sang in his native language, are social chronicles, saying that he "fights to provoke thought or to stir up trouble. Hit the bull's-eye rather than shooting buckshot".[8] Among their titles are "Buvez du cul" (English: "Drink from ass") and "No Facho".

Lofofora has participated at concerts to support the defense of the poorly housed people, undocumented migrants, AIDS orphans international and the anarchist federation.[7] The band played concerts in France as well as in Belgium and Canada.

The Guardian and The Washington Post mentioned Lofofora in a feature about the French hardcore scene.[7]

Lineup

Current members

Source:[9]

  • Reuno Wangermez – vocals (1989–)
  • Phil Curty – bass (1989–)
  • Daniel Descieux – guitar (2001–)
  • Vincent Hernault – drums (2009–)

Past members

  • Karl – guitar (1989)
  • Erik Rossignol – drums (1989–1992)
  • Pascal Lalaurie – guitar (1990–1994)
  • Edgar Mireux – drums (1992–2001)
  • Farid Tadjene – guitar (1995–2001)
  • Pierre Belleville – drums (2001–2009)

Discography

  • L'Oeuf (1993)
  • Lofofora (1994) 5 tracks
  • Lofofora (1995)
  • Holiday in France (1995)
  • Peuh! (1996)
  • Dur Comme Fer (1999)
  • K (1999) Single with Kabal (two songs)
  • Double (2001) CD live + cover CD
  • Le Fond Et La Forme (2003)
  • Lames de Fond (2004) CD Live + DVD
  • Les Choses Qui Nous Dérangent (2005)
  • Mémoires de Singes (oct 2007)
  • Monstre Ordinaire (2011)
  • L'épreuve du contraire (2014)
  • L'épreuve du concert (2015) CD live
  • Simple Appareil (2018)
  • Vanités (2019)
  • Cœur de Cible (2024)

References

  1. ^ "Lofofora | FRA (Paris) | Biographie". Dour Festival. n.d. Archived from the original on 25 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Ducruix, Olivier (26 January 2020). "Lofofora – Tellement punk" [Lofofora - So punk]. Guitar Part Magazine. Archived from the original on 25 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Lofofora - Groupe de métal parisien" [Lofofora - Parisian metal band]. Le Parisien (in French). Paris. n.d. Archived from the original on 25 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d "Le rock est un métal en fusion" [Rock is a metal in fusion]. La Dépêche du Midi. Toulouse. 17 February 1999. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  5. ^ Hein, Fabien (2019) [First published 2004]. "Chapter 5. The world of metal in France". Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal. History, Cultures and Performers. Musique et société (in French). Vol. 6 (Éditions Mélanie Seteun ed.). France. pp. 195−219. doi:10.4000/books.ms.729. ISBN 9782907366762. [In 1994, the crossover metal wave was at its peak. France sees itself submerged by No One Is Innocent, then Lofofora and then Silmarils]{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  6. ^ Jaeglé, Yves (19 August 2005). "Le métal pur de Lofofora" [The pure metal of Lofofora]. Le Parisien (in French). Paris. Archived from the original on 25 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  7. ^ a b c d Sportiello, Jean-Paul (29 November 2012). "Pionnier du rock métal en France, Lofofora va secouer le centre culturel John-Lennon demain" [Pioneer of rock metal in France, Lofofora will shake up the John Lennon cultural center tomorrow]. Le Populaire du Centre. Limoges. Archived from the original on 25 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  8. ^ Médioni, Gilles (21 November 1996). "Le 'J'accuse' du rock français" [The 'I'm accusing' of the French rock]. L'Express. Paris. Archived from the original on 25 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Lofofora: Tout Savoir sur le Groupe" [Lofofora: Know Everything About the Group | 1989−present]. Hard Force Magazine (in French). Paris. n.d. OCLC 32640105. Archived from the original on 25 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
Stub icon

This article about a French band or other musical ensemble is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.